Fighting textile waste on a global scale does require a collaborative effort. This is why online thrifting is a great opportunity to broaden the viewership for your clothing and/or make wardrobe revisions without hurting the planet. Below, find a handful of thrift apps to help you buy secondhand clothing online, and sell it again when you no longer need it:

6 thrift shop apps helping you + the planet

Poshmark

If you are looking for a true second-hand eco system, Poshmark is the destination for everything from womenswear to menswear, kids, pets, electronics, and even makeup. The best part is that you can check out various Posh Parties that include the best in outdoor gear, bags, and maternity without having to scroll for hours. Brands range from Lululemon to luxurious items like Chanel. All high-end goods run through Poshmark’s complimentary authentication system to ensure shopping is worry-free.

Additionally, Poshmark also makes it incredibly easy to market your goods. Sellers can upload their product within 60 seconds, share the post with their social network, and ship with Poshmark’s prepaid label, which allows you to have cash in your pocket when the item is delivered. You can even host or participate in live streams as if you were at an auction and build a community of like-minded style enthusiasts.

Double Take

Have you ever had a piece that made your head turn? Double Take’s selection of affordable apparel and homewares will surely do just that.

Since 1999, Double Take has been a Yonge-Street Mission employment initiative based in Toronto. Their cause is intertwined in a variety of ways, such as offering work placements for the YSM’s Employment Services programme, sending packages of winter clothes to their food bank, or providing gift cards.

Double Take has incredible donors who specifically come to them, knowing their items are in good hands. All clothing is steam-pressed, and linens are laundered.

On top of that, Double Take has an Artist in Residence opportunity where you can exclusively browse sustainable, ethical, and upcycled goods from Toronto artists. It is a true must-see.

Depop

As you may already know, curated festival edits to cozy movie marathon fits, Depop is home to over 30 million stylists, designers, artists, sneakerheads, and much more. You can easily be inspired by your favorite creatives and up-and-coming influencers in design, fashion, art, and music all in one place.

In June 2023, Depop announced an invitation to all members of their community to partake in Depop Amplified, a unique mission to create engaging content across all social media platforms to amplify the message of sustainable fashion to a wider audience. When participating, creators will be given the opportunity to waive selling fees, unlock shopping vouchers, and even collaborate with Depop on partnerships.

Now that’s what we like to call working in harmony with Mother Earth.

Thred Up

Education and transparency are two qualities that are difficult to come by in any sector, let alone a sustainable one.

One of the original online thrift apps, Thred Up allows consumers to browse and purchase mindfully by providing fruitful and environmentally sound resources throughout their platform. This includes impact reports, a fashion footprint calculator, and annual resale reports. They also commissioned Green Story, an independent research firm that analyzes the environmental impact of buying garments that are used instead of new. Thredup takes pride in adopting a 12-point inspection system to achieve their high quality standards and an evaluation sliding scale for their consumers that ranges from excellent, very good, good, and even flawed gems for a possible DIY.

Outside of that, ThredUp allows customers to shop their favorite influencers or celebrities’ closets. Previous collaborations have included The Real Housewives of New York cast members and 90210 actress Shenae Grimes-Beech.

Goodwill Finds

With brand items like Levis, Patagonia, and Free People that can be found for under $10, it makes sense why influencers on YouTube gush about their Goodwill finds. You can now score such pieces without heading to your local store via Goodwill’s online thrift store. This also includes discovering rare gems like Stella McCartney, The Row, and Acne Studios.

As a non-profit, Goodwill is not only making a difference in your closet, but they are also a network of 155 local organizations across North America that sell used goods to generate job opportunities and guidance. For instance, donating living room furniture provides 3 hours of training services to someone in your community while potentially providing you with $200 in tax deductions.

Additionally, Goodwill organizations are aiming to be LEED certified by using renewable solar energy.

Thrift Plus

Finding a good deal is a plus, but finding a marketplace with over 500K of affordable high street and designer brands is a plus plus.

Thrift Plus is an online thrift store dedicated to providing well-kept and stylish clothing for its consumers. Their crew handles all the photography, listing, packaging, and shipping of every item. This means there are no unexpected stains!

Sellers have the option to earn credit that can be used right at Thrift Plus, donate to charity, or redeem vouchers with their partners like ASOS, Farfetch, GymShark, Browns, and many more.

What other thrift apps would you add to this list? Click here to see 5 more sustainable shopping apps you should know about, helping with everything from secondhand clothing to food waste to creating a green skincare routine.

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We, as humans, have skin that is similar to the epidermal cells and cuticles of a plant leaf. Not to mention, we share common DNA with many living organisms. It’s one subtle indication of how we should look to Mother Earth-approved companies and business owners, such as Indigenous peoples, who have committed to offering safe and ethically sourced products for inner and outer beauty. They are often considered the custodians and stewards of the earth, yet we see a lack of representation at beauty bars and cosmetic retailers across the globe.

The education in herbalism and sustainable practices that have been passed down from generation to generation is truly hard to ever surpass. In order for the plant of enlightenment to bloom for future generations, we must acknowledge as settlers and earth citizens that the act of watering the source is an important step in preservation instead of standing by and hoping the weeds don’t wilt.

Here are 5 Indigenous-owned brands your skin will love

Flyy Bod

From vibrant skin to vibrant packaging, Flyy Bod is proudly owned by Elissa, a Minjungbal woman of Bundjalung Nation located in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.

Flybodd offers yummy body lotions, washes, butters, and scrubs that will leave your skin begging for more. For instance, the BOD butter comes in three mouthwatering flavors that include tropical coconut, peachy papi, and a fragrance-free option. It features tropical ingredients such as Kakadu Plum, which was also eaten raw by the First Nations people, and Finger Lime, an excellent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Sḵwálwen

Bonding with the Earth has never been easier through the care of Skwalen, founded by Leigh (ancestral name Styawat), from the Skwxwú7mesh First Nations.

Sḵwálwen’s ingredients have a truly interesting journey. They first spend time on the land in between forests, estuaries, and or subalpine meadows. Later, the elements are processed through the mediums of scraping bark, cleaning, hanging to dry, infusing in oil, and more. It will then be developed into each recipe that turns into clays, plant butters, and quality oils.

The products range from Téýwilh Sweetgrass, Sage, and Rose Geranium Toner, Tewín’xw Cranberry Rose Facial Serum, and Kw’as Cocomint Lip Balm.

All of Sḵwálwen’s products are free from harsh chemicals, phthalates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances and colors.

Satya Organics

Inclusive is the best word to describe Satya Organics, founded by an Anishinaabe member of the Fort William First Nation, Patrice Mousseau.

The company produces a wide range of eczema-friendly products, from soothing gliding sticks to flower oat baths for both children and adults. Each of the goods are free from fragrance, steroids, gluten, or parabens and are hypoallergenic and non-stinging. You can expect comforting ingredients such as calendula petals, organic cold-pressed sweet almond oil, beeswax, jojoba, and colloidal oatmeal.

While pursuing Satya Organics, Patrice provides a beautiful playlist of Indigenous music to unwind that can be found here.

Wildcraft

Who needs to treat themselves on occasion when the pursuit of self-love can be found everyday at Wildcraft? Owned by Laura Whitaker, a Haudenosaunee woman from the Six Nation of Grand River, Wildcraft allows you to shop by concern in detail, making it easy to tackle any skin-related concerns. This includes a clarifying face cream featuring calendula-infused grapeseed oil, a nourishing mask formulated with mineral-rich pink clay, and a regenerate serum infused with seabuckthorn.

On top of that, Wildcraft produces a silk sea sponge that has been used in cleansing ceremonies since prehistoric times. The sponge has an incredibly soft texture and high mineral content that allows you to gently exfoliate the skin. It is sustainability harvested and even biodegradable.

Mother Earth Essentials

Inspired by the teachings rooted in the plants of the Medicine Wheel, Mother Earth Essentials, built by Carrie Armstrong, who comes from a long line of Cree Medicine Women, provides a unique wellness experience through the many layers of wisdom and knowledge in her goods.

The elements used by Mother Earth Essentials represent each direction of the Medicine Wheel. This includes sweetgrass, often called the hair of Mother Earth; tobacco, a pathway to the spirit world; sage, to cleanse negative energy; and cedar, representing grounding and balance.

With that in mind, you can acquire soaps, mineral baths, mists, and body lotions containing these powerful ingredients.

Don’t forget to also check out Mother Earth Essentials’ ongoing workshops to deepen your skincare practice.

What indigenous-owned brands are you supporting lately? Let us know in the comments.

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